Calm Down, Children

Both of her servants bowed deeply upon her return, at least they were fully aware of their misbehavior. Both seemed eager to return to her graces as Zee was much better behaved, and Sirius was silent while he was yet to present what his paws had been up to while everyone had been out. Belle had Sirius remain in his bow as Zee showed off her wares. The Empress couldn’t and wouldn’t hide her obvious enthusiasm for the gift. Not only would Zee have an easier time of keeping it clean, she’d only have to get rid of shed fur instead of excess dirt as well.

”Shush, Zee.” She said as her purple gaze fell to the mat provided. ”Don’t sully my pleasure in your gift with the petty squabble.” She muttered as she took a dainty paw and drug it along the paw made gift. Belle smiled and nodded. ”Your gift is brilliant, Zee. Thank you.” Her voice was soft and full of gratitude as she turned to Sirius.

”You may rise, Vessel.” She told him as she herself rose to her full height, head above her shoulders and nose held high. ”What have you brought for me?” She eyed the furs curiously, they were fresh and she knew he must have harvested them while she’d sent him away. She had wanted some pillows and knew they were being worked on, but what was this?